yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sd00:
Long answer ...

Perhaps you are joking perhaps not but in the interest of those wondering ...

A WM cab is an installer containing (usually) a compiled executable program, written for an entirely different OS, WITHOUT the source code that was used to build it.

And Just in case you still don't get it, no source = no port. The only possibilities without src (that i know of) is 1. Complete rewrite or 2. something like WINE for android to run WM executables natively (WINE would likely be harder to achieve!!!) . (Ok and perhaps if written in. NET, you could de-compile to get a good chunk of the logic / math but the front end is still a rewrite)

Short answer...

Not possible.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] carnegie0107:
Just open the .cab in notepad, and at the end of the file, add WorksOnAndroid=1, then rename the file to .apk. adb push to /system/app, or just install it via Astro or your favorite file manager. It's working great on Nexus, no idea if it will work on the G1 though, due to screen size differences.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] britoso:
install ubuntu for ARM on the sd-card, start and vnc into it, install virtualbox, install xp, run a windows mobile emulator, run your cab :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] death1246:
you guys are assholes.....

It cannot be ported over from windows mobile sorry.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Chopes:
He was obviously trolling
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] brashmadcap:
VirtualBox is virtualization software, not an emulator. VirtualBox will not run on ARM. From the VirtualBox about page: "VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware."

And I honestly don't think he was trolling. Some people just don't know.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soviet1942:
Currently got a T-Mobile HD2 and unlocked it, obviously I only got edge. Is there anything I can do (radios/roms etc.) to get 3G working on this phone? If I would have known this before hand I would have never put myself in this situation :mad:
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soviet1942:
Kept reading into it, guess not. Fail.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
Sorry but yeah there is no way short of replacing the antenna to get 3g on the T-mobile version. Piece of advice before you ever get another unlocked device is do your homework on it. Ill close this now that you found your answer
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apolloms:
I'm on CM 6 and swype doesnt always work after a reboot, it gives met he blue box around the entire keyboard and some times it takes multiple reboots to fix it....anyone else having this issue?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apolloms:
no one else has this problem?
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] billquinn1:
I need some input on this.

What I have is the USB port has stopped letting me use ADB, fastboot or access the SDcard. Niether the phone nor the computer (windows or Ubuntu) show any change when plugging or unplugging various USB cables. Charging and listening to music using the HTC 3 way adapter works fine. I have tried different Roms but I don't want to do to much with no Fastboot to help me recover if something screws up.

I looked through some of the other threads related to this but everything else I saw was either rom related or was never resolved.

I guess I just want to know if someone has seen this before and is there something other than hardware failure that could be the culprit. Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
[Vibrant Accessories] Satertek:
Anyone found a good car windshield mount for using GPS?

All the ones I've seen looks like they'd block view and are all designed to hold it vertically. (Would be be afraid of it falling out if there were not support on all 4 sides)
[Vibrant Accessories] larryccf:
here's the samsung OEM one, probably the most secure but i just don't like the amount of visual "real estate" it takes up - ie too likely to block view of the road http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...ype=acc_detail&subsubtype=car-kits&returnurl=

i ordered one of these, fairly cheap, and it is a 3 point grip, off ebay, but figured it would serve till i decided which one i wanted to go with

might just make out of fiberglass to mount low on top of the dashboard (ie no pedestal)

same seller on ebay has two others, one is very similiar to the samsungs in term of the pedestal and the other is vent mount

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190409500795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
[Vibrant Accessories] down8:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00343295O/

I'm thinking about this one. I don't want anything on my windshield or dash.

-bZj
[Vibrant Accessories] iBustCh3rries:
I actually like that one... My phone doesn't get here until Tuesday (hopefully) but this looks like a great option
[Vibrant Accessories] jblade1000:
i like the samsung one actually, looks sturdy and secure, and the details say it comes with a suction cup windshield mount and a dash mount. I signed up to be notified of when the backorder clears up. Considering I cleared up my phone's gps issues today, i'm actually excited for this.
[Vibrant Accessories] speoples20:
I like that mount let us know how you like it.
[Vibrant Accessories] larryccf:
actually have it here now (came in the other day) and i was more impressed with it than i expected to be - the mechanical functions of the suction lock handle &

the knob that tightens the ball socket at the back of the holder (that socket that lets you finitely adjust angle 3 dimensionally) is actually impressively solid

the plastic holder shell, once i got it on the bracket, is stronger than i imagined - for $11 shipped, i'm happy and may just stay with this one
[Vibrant Accessories] siberslug:
I bought this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-M...Accessories&hash=item1c1429513c#ht_2148wt_784

It's tiny, I love it
[Vibrant Accessories] dublued:
I'm thinking of buying that ebay one. Does it have a hole for the camera? Not that I will use it too much but it would be cool to have a dash cam :)
[Vibrant Accessories] larryccf:
wouldn't take much to cut a hole in it, but that isn't a bad idea - i've actually had moments where i thought about getting one everytime some idiot nearly causes an accident by cutting in front of me, from 2 lanes over to make an exit ramp he shouldn't be trying to make, only to hit the brakes hard just as he's in front of me (the cabs in vegas have em)
[Vibrant Accessories] Pneumatic:
I got one that mounts in the cup holder. In my truck the windshield is too far away but there is a cup holder in the perfect position. The main cup holder that I use is still open so I don't lose anything. Also, it rotates to landscape mode (either direction) with a click.

http://www.amazon.com/Bracketron-UC..._1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1279480388&sr=8-1
[Vibrant Accessories] dublued:
yea i guess it wouldn't take too much effort to take a dremel to the mount and make a hole for the camera.

Some one a few posts up linked to a very small mount that would leave the top of the phone uncovered.
[Vibrant Accessories] diaa08:
i don't know if you guys know about the brodit/proclip ones, but they have been the best mount i've found for just about any phone or device i've ever used.

its an intermodal system that has an attatchment custom made for your car model and a separate one for your specific device.

i have found those to be the absolute best, hands down. i live in socal and spend a good part of my life on the road so i have tried about every brand and these are the best.

http://www.proclipusa.com/

they only have one for the galaxy s right now, but i emailed my customer service rep and he emailed back right away telling me they are working on a custom one for the vibrant and that he would email me when they were done.

i am currently using my hd2 mount with the gelskin on which sorta works until they come up with one for this device.
[Vibrant Accessories] israel941:
looks really nice, but hella expensive once you add the car mount and the device holder. i thought samsung's was expensive, but unless there's some huge benefit to the proclip i'm going to probably get samsung's or a 3rd party generic mount like arkon's universal mount
[Vibrant Accessories] diaa08:
well the advantage such as it is is that once you buy the car mount it works for all devices in the future and fits your specific car like a glove. especially useful if you have a unique car (i drive an element) where suction mounts or other things don't work. i know its expensive, but i've found it to be worth it. my devices never fall or hit anything or vibrate and are always exactly within arms reach. definitely an investment though.
[Vibrant Accessories] dublued:
I haven't received my phone yet but does anybody know if the Vibrant has a "Car Mode"

I know the original droid would sense the magnets in the oem car mount go into car mode automatically. The Droid X does also.
[Vibrant Accessories] siberslug:
sort of.

It's not like my old nexus one .

All it does is reads you your emails and texts
[Vibrant Accessories] jblade1000:
I thought the dimensions and specs for the internation galaxy s and the vibrant were identical?:confused:

How do you put it into car mode?
[Vibrant Accessories] DKYang:
I'm pretty sure you could install that one car app on the Vibrant. I forgot what it was exactly called. Anyways, go to Settings > Text to Speech > Driving Mode.
[Vibrant Accessories] diaa08:
i think you might be right... i know they are usually very specific about testing and stuff, so if that's the case im sure they will update the listing to say its available for both. on the hd2 the dimensions were slightly off and they had a mount for the tmous hd2 out about three days after launch.

EDIT: looking at official specs, the vibrant is supposed to be 0.3mm wider, for what its worth

dunno about the car mode, but doesn't sound like its the same thing. the question would be: does the vibrant have a magnetic sensor? otherwise its just going to have to be some kind of app, which i do not believe is included, but might be available on market...
[Vibrant Accessories] Morbo66:
If you're talking about the "Car home" app Samsung showed at the press release, you can download it from the market. Search for samsung vibrant, and you'll see them. One for car mode, one for Desk mode.
[Vibrant Accessories] manticore1977:
Go to the Android Market and Search "Samsung" you will see 2 apps there... "Car Home" and "Desk Home" for the Galaxy-S. Not sure why they didn't come pre-installed on the phone...but they both are nice additions!
[Vibrant Accessories] dublued:
Does teh phone automatically enter into car mode or desk mode when inserted into the mount or dock?
[Vibrant Accessories] nick_karstedt:
If it did, I'm sure it would only work for ones specifically designed for this phone. I've installed both apps and plugging it into the charger doesn't put it into either mode.
[Vibrant Accessories] dublued:
I just ordered that one from ebay. I hope it works with the silicon gel cases. it would suck to have to keep removing the case to put the phone in the mount.
[Vibrant Accessories] larryccf:
it won't fit with the gel cover

just got my phone today, and it's a tight fit into that holder - in fact, i'm going to sand it down some on the inside of the top holding clip - it is tight and when i pullel the phone out the top holder clip forced itself between the phone's frame and back cover and would have popped it off if i hadn't seen it -

maybe a pc of invisible shields back cover over that seam would keep the clip edge out but then you'd have to replace every time you opened the back case cover
[Vibrant Accessories] nick_karstedt:
Yeah, if you use any kind of case, you want to get a universal mount, not one that fits the actual phone (Especially since the i9000 is smaller than the Vibrant slightly)
[Vibrant Accessories] jblade1000:
thanks for your help guys, as simple as it sounds, I wouldnt have thought to search the market for them, I just assumed they were hidden apps that would just launch when you use the official Samsung docks. Silly me!
[Vibrant Accessories] rshemeld:
I just Bought http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-M...Accessories&hash=item1c1429513c#ht_2196wt_784

let ya know how it works..
[Vibrant Accessories] nick_karstedt:
I've been eying that one. Let us know how the suction cup is. I'm sure it fits the phone well, it's one of the 2 models they display.
[Vibrant Accessories] sfsilicon:
I'm looking to get a universal holder with vent mounting. From past experience the suction cup design never has a perfect hold and since it is rubber it tends to swing enough so that the phone which is mounted typically on a long bendable arm move quite a bit. Either get a short thick mount arm or a vent mounting. Vent mounting also has the advantage of having it at the right height without being on the windshield. I use a windshield screen and had to remove the mount so often that I stopped using it. I'm planning on using a case so this seems to be the only solution for now.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=un...t+mount&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

Here are the ones I could find on eBay. It is hard to tell from the pictures if the base can be rotated 90 degrees when used with the vent mount so that the phone is mounted in widescreen mode.

This one looks like my best bet. It looks like it can be rotated and hold a widescreen PDA.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Universal-Car-W...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41508c7f34
[Vibrant Accessories] siberslug:
I had that one last year, I used it with my G1 and it broke in 3 weeks

I still like mine

http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-M...Accessories&hash=item1c1429513c#ht_2148wt_784
[Vibrant Accessories] siberslug:
I've been using that for a day now :D
[Vibrant Accessories] down8:
I agree that suction cup style holders suck. I loved the vent mount I had for my G1. But my new truck has less vents, and I don't want to block any precious air during California summers. So, I'm going with the lighter plug mount.

-bZj

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-sent from my Samsung Vibrant via XDAapp
[Vibrant Accessories] gophergun:
So just to clarify, the official car dock doesn't/won't automatically open Car Home, turn on Bluetooth and such?
[Vibrant Accessories] sfsilicon:
Post back here how that goes. I've read that the Arkon one is a bit flimsy. My car has one of those half deep lighter plugs so I was worried about a lighter plug mount not holding properly. On the bright side of things, this darn Vibrant is sooooooo light.
[Vibrant Accessories] dublued:
I don't see anything on the dock that would lead us to believe that.

The Droid X for example uses the USB connector to let the phone know that it's in the car dock and open the car app.

The old Droid used magnets to do the same thing.
[Vibrant Accessories] Welshy992:
Just bought that one too. Too bad it won't be here for twenty plus days.
[Vibrant Accessories] DKYang:
I bought this universal holder.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...97676&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1607wt_1137

It comes with vent hooks so you can use it on vents if you want to. There is a lock mechanism on the back for it to be able to hold the phone in landscape mode.

Definitely worth $5. Looks like I'll be able to get use from it for awhile. Shipped Monday and came Thursday from CA to FL.
[Vibrant Accessories] nick_karstedt:
Has anyone found a vent mount for vents with vertical slats?

I have more or less this: Lexus RX330 Dash

The windshield isn't really a good option for me (Too far) and standard vent mounts don't work on these vents...
[Vibrant Accessories] Arr MiHardies:
California summers? Give me a break... Try a las vegas summer sometime.

Personally, I won't use an air vent mount for this reason. I can't use suction cup mounts as the heat causes what air is still in the suction cup to expand, reducing suction, causing it to fall off. I can't use a cup holder mount as my laptop mount blocks my cup holders. For me, its dash mounted or nothing.
[Vibrant Accessories] down8:
I've been to Vegas in the summer - ppl weren't meant to live there: move!

-bZj

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-sent from my Samsung Vibrant via XDAapp
[Vibrant Accessories] sfsilicon:
I ordered this universal mount w/ vent mount option. Width wise it is a tad short to accommodate the Vibrant's length, but I can clamp the Vibrant width easily. This mount has a rotating function as part of the holder so I should be able to rotate it 90 degrees when using the vent mount. Together with the Vibrant's weight I'm hoping to clamp it in in a 90 degree angle even with a case on (see second pic). It's only $7.69 and their a US vendor so I'm hoping to get it in a week.
[Vibrant Accessories] dalepa:
Call me white trash, but I've been using Velcro tape on the back of my blackberry, g1 and now vibrant. The soft side on my phone and the other Velcro tape on my dash. Works like a charm. Just stick it on and pull it off. I'm using the 1" tape that can be found at walmart for $5 a roll. I also have a piece on my monitor at work so I can stick my phone up instead of lay it on the desk

Depends on your car dash, I have a great location next to my inboard gps which is obsolete
[Vibrant Accessories] nick_karstedt:
Yeah, Lifehacker did a bit on this for the iPad. Might not be a bad idea since you get 2 battery covers with the phone...
[Vibrant Accessories] sfsilicon:
$5 Velcro Tape vs. $7.69 Universal Mount? If you need to stick your phone multiple places I guess Velcro wins.
[Vibrant Accessories] Jas750:
Just get a magnetic holder.

Search ebay for item #380239032912 (I can't post direct links yet).

$3.50 shipped from CA. Low profile, easy to rotate the phone around (landscape mode), holds VERY strong. The slim magnet easily fits on the inside of the battery case.
[Vibrant Accessories] BradBot:
I'm not so sure having a magnet on the back of your phone is a good idea. Especially when you're trying to use the compass/gps.
[Vibrant Accessories] Jas750:
Really? Didn't think the magnets had effects on cell phones these days. In all seriousness, I can't tell if the magnet has any effect anyway. With the GPS so screwed up as it is on this phone, it is functioning the same as when I had it without the magnet. None of the fixes have worked for me that were posted here. Luckily I brought this phone off contract at Costco, so I have 90 days to go exchange it for another one, I'm just waiting it out to see if they do a firmware update to fix it.

Back to the mounts:

Anyone know where to get a mount for this phone that allows it to go sideways (landscape mode) - while also allowing it to charge since the stupid plug is ON TOP of this phone. Problem with my car layout is I cannot use the vent mounts, nor do I want a windshield/dash mount. My old mount for my other phone (blackberry) worked perfect since it was a grip holder that mounted with 3M tape. No magnet worries. I cannot find one for this phone though, since it is so thin, it slips right out of my old mount.

I've seen some 3M (double sided tape) mounting systems on ebay, but they were custom made for the Iphone - they seemed perfect until I realized that phone is a different size then this one.

Any ideas? Thanks!
[Vibrant Accessories] dublued:
Something like THIS?
[Vibrant Accessories] tengtengvn:
Not the GPS but do you think strong magnet will damage those chips in the phone?:confused:
[Vibrant Accessories] sfsilicon:
My mount came today. It shipped quickly with the eBay seller being here in California. First off the listing pictures are a bit misleading size wise. The mount is pretty small (as you can see from my pictures). From my first impressions the plastic is not very rugged. Now you don't need to handle it with kids gloves, but if your not careful it will not last a year with daily use. The vent mount mechanism snaps in easy enough, but is a bit more challenging to remove. I guess I shouldn't expect too much from an $8 made in China mount. The good news is that it works as I expected and hold my Vibrant firmly even though the mount is not wide enough to hold the phone lengthwise. So I ended up installing width wise and rotating the mount 90 degrees. I might end up padding it a bit so that the phone will rest a bit more flush with the top edge of the clamps.

On to the pics...
[Vibrant Accessories] rshemeld:
just got my car mount in....

I just got my car mount in;

http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-M...Accessories&hash=item1c1429513c#ht_2148wt_784

I can say so far I love it, I have a rubber case from t-mobile on and it still fits very snug and it doesn't fall out. The best thing about it is its so small and it will sit how ever you want, it moves in any direction! very good pick up for $7.65..and it looks like its worth more! Ill have pics of it up later today.
[Vibrant Accessories] pyun:
Pics plz... thinking about picking this up, how well does the suction cup work? Have a Garmin now, the suction mount works great. Just wondering how this one would compare.

Edit: Is there a cam mechanism on the mount base? If so, what is is used for? Possibly a suction multiplier thingy?? That would sell it for me.
[Vibrant Accessories] ginzberg:
I have an '06 Civic, and the real estate is quite limiting in the dash. I had a gooseneck 12v mount for my iPhone previously. A few things concern me with how to dock this phone, and I am wondering how people are managing. I drive over an hour to work each way, so charging while docked is a necessity for me. Also, my car does not have bluetooth. My previous iPhone dock had Aux out.

The audio output and micro usb location are definitely awkward in that they are at the top of the device. I was hoping that I might find a micro-usb connector that has a U or C shaped connection (similar to how SATA connectors in computers are shaped) so that it would be less cluttered when charging (both landscape and portrait orientations). Audio is a little easier, as you can easily find an aux cable with a small head and more flexible cord. Not to mention, I could possible get a relatively inexpensive bluetooth-to-aux receiver to eliminate that cord entirely.

Part of the charm of the official samsung mount to me is that the micro-usb connector is embedded into the mount. The problem with it is two fold, it's $60 for a mount that only works with this phone... and it likely will not fit in my car without customization to the car and/or mount.

How are people handling this list of constraints that I would imagine are fairly universal? I admit I could be a bit on the picky side, but I'm sure this has crossed many of your minds.

Very interested in your thoughts. By the way, this forum is fantastic. This is my first post, but I've been reading for several weeks now. A fantastic source of information from many knowledgeable users.
[Vibrant Accessories] mrmack:
This is what I'm doing.

The Plan:

http://lifehacker.com/5593245/build-a-custom-phone-car-mount-for-under-10

The Mount:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370409065143&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123

The Case:

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Samsu...s=miscellaneous&qid=1280496790&sr=8-2-catcorr

I've got the mount already and it seems pretty solid. I'll let you know how it turns out when I get the case. On a side note, anybody know how much the ones from Tmobile are?
[Vibrant Accessories] pyun:
I ran across those plans on gizmodo too, I'm just too lazy to do anything with it lol. I could be wrong, but I think those tpu cases aren't very sturdy, have one coming in the mail, but i'm just using it as a case too. Hopefully it works ok. The rubber t-mobile case is $16 btw.
[Vibrant Accessories] nick_karstedt:
It's going to be a pain to get the phone in and out of that case. Try this one instead: http://cgi.ebay.com/Hard-Skin-Case-...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2c56398e4c
[Vibrant Accessories] mrmack:
I do like the open ends on that one better. Ordered, I'll let you know how it turns out.
[Vibrant Accessories] jkang29:
I got the same one from ebay. Very pleased with it. Sold construction. Does not feel cheap at all. Very good value.
[Vibrant Accessories] badaphooko01:
I just ordered mine last night. How many business days did it take for you to receive it?
[Vibrant Accessories] ConceptVBS:
Here is an Arkon car holder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaG131wz434